The Voter Registration Appeals Board ruled unanimously that 66 voters whose registrations were challenged were valid on the basis that they had taken oaths of residency and provided proof of physical address.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: There’s no question – Maine college students are allowed to vote
College students who live here can vote here, regardless of where they bank or where they register their car.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Attorneys, Colby students clash over Waterville voter registrations at unusual hearing
Those challenging the students’ voter registration called it protecting the right to vote, while students and their lawyers called it an effort at disenfranchisement and “a big waste of time.”
Posted inCommunity
Community Conversations set for May 2 in Waterville
Colby College’s Center for Small Town Jewish Life to host event at Chace Community Forum.
Posted inLocal & State
Hearings on contested voter registrations in Waterville to begin Wednesday
Four challengers have called into question the legal residency of 75 individuals who voted in Waterville’s November 2018 municipal election — the majority of whom are affiliated with Colby College.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Writer Roxane Gay talks about body image, ‘other-ness’ at Colby
The author advised those frustrated about racism and homophobia to regard those who exhibit such characteristics as an aberration, and to listen carefully to people who are harmed by those feelings.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Colby students lend a hand at Waterville area organizations for Colby Cares Day
More than 250 students signed up to volunteer at organizations in Waterville and surrounding communities Saturday as part of an annual spring day of service.
Posted inLocal & State, Religion and Values
Central Mainers celebrate Easter with sunrise services
A pair of early morning services in Gardiner and Waterville brought together people from several area churches to celebrate.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Schools and Education
Hearings on disputed Waterville bag ban ballots scheduled
The Waterville Voter Registration Appeals Board will consider the eligibility of 75 voters who cast ballots on the plastic bag ban issue, since challengers say they suspect those voters have not proved residency.
Posted inCommunity
Three Colby students elected to Phi Beta Kappa
Honorees include Bowdoin’s Volk, Fayette’s Wright, Wiscasset’s Wehrle.